THE WEDDING OF
Jen & Bert
May 2nd, 2025 in Richmond, VA
Children and Family are welcome. Please update their name(s) on the RSVP form
Our Love Story
We truly appreciate all of your love and support over the last five years and are so grateful to give you all a Friday of fun, food, dancing, and drinks—which hopefully none of us will ever forget.
Jennifer Elizabeth Zalewski
09.28.1986
Wilbert Irvin Lacy IV
09.08.1983
Wedding Details
May 2nd, 2025
Ceremony: 4:30pm | Cocktail Hour: 5:00pm | Reception: 6:o0pm
Ceremony & Reception
Mankin Mansion
Our Ceremony will be held at 4:30pm in the garden. Cocktail Hour will be held immediately after on the patio, followed by dinner and dancing in the reception tent.
- 4300 Oakleys Ln., Richmond, VA
hotel & Shuttle
doubletree hotel
The Doubletree is 2 miles from the Richmond Airport and 2 miles from Mankin Mansion. A room block has been reserved & shuttle service will be available to the venue.
- 445 International Center Dr Sandston, VA
things to do
Explore richmond
Whether you’re into history, the arts, food or the outdoors, there’s something to explore in the Richmond area. We’ve created a list of restaurants and things to do while in town.
additional details
~ Attire ~
Dress your best for a night of celebration under the stars. Semi-Formal/Cocktail attire recommended.
~ Child Policy ~
We welcome you to bring your family with you. Please make sure to note who’s attending on the RSVP form. We ask that young children remain supervised.
~ Food & Drink ~
Cocktail hour will include appetizers and Dinner will be served as a buffet. We will also have an open bar on the patio. If you have any dietary restrictions, please note that on the RSVP form.
~ Accommodations ~
A hotel block has been reserved at the Doubletree Richmond Airport Hotel. This hotel also includes shuttle service to the venue. If you’d like to choose another hotel, please visit our Richmond Recommendations link above.
Menu details
Please find information on the menu below. If you have any dietary restrictions, please be sure to add them to your RSVP. Thank you!
Cocktail Hour
Mini Beef Wellington
Sweet Potato & Black Bean Cakes (v)
Spanakopita (v)
Chesapeake Crab Dip
Dinner Buffet
Garden Salad
Szechuan Salmon with Ponzu Glaze
Tuscan Chicken
Herb Braised Red Potatoes
Broccoli Amadine
Seasonal Vegetable Medley
Kids Meals
Chicken Tenders
White Cheddar Mac & Cheese
Desserts
Cookies
Brownie & Blondie Bites
Lemon Blossom (v + gf)
registry
- We've set up a honeymoon fund. If you'd like to send us a honeymoon-related gift, such as a romantic dinner, please click the honeyfund logo above.
- Click above to see our gift registry on Amazon.
- Click above to see our gift registry at Target
The bridesmaids
Keri Merchant
Maid of Honor
Mel McKinney
Bridesmaid
Krissy Rao
Bridesmaid
&
The Groomsmen
Lee & Lucas Lacy
Best man & ring bearer
michael zalewski
groomsman
michael lawrence
groomsman
We're Getting Married
From first glance to forever, our love story has been written in the stars. We’re counting down to our special day on May 2nd, 2025!
Please confirm or decline your attendance by RSVP-ing. Children and Family are welcome. Please add any additional name(s) in your party to the RSVP form.
Under a canopy of twinkling stars, we invite you to join us as we begin our happily ever after. Our wedding is inspired by the magic of the night sky and the elegance of a timeless fairytale. We’re so excited to celebrate this special moment with the people we love most—you.
Our Support Team
The wonderful people making our day happen behind the scenes.
